Unless another court-related action takes place, Shawn Shreffler is about to reclaim his job as Chambersburg’s boys’ basketball coach.

Some back pay is on the way, too.

According to a story published by the Chambersburg Public Opinion, an arbitrator has ruled in Shreffler’s behalf, ordering his reinstatement as Chambersburg’s boys’ basketball coach. The arbitrator’s ruling also ordered that any wages Shreffler would have earned during the 22 months since his ouster by the Chambersburg Area School Board are to be paid to the 15-year veteran.

An arbitrator has ruled that Shawn Shreffler (shown here) is to be reinstated as Chambersburg's boys' basketball coach. (Patriot-News file)

Shreffler fought the dismissal — which generated all sorts of public displeasure — claiming he was not given due process by the school board. According to the Public Opinion, Chambersburg’s teachers union (the Chambersburg Area Education Association) also backed Shreffler, saying his coaching contract was covered under the union’s collective bargaining agreement.

Obviously, the arbitrator agreed that Shreffler had not been granted due process.

While the Chambersburg Area School District apparently has 30 days to appeal the arbitrator’s ruling, the Public Opinion story says a pair of school board members are opposed to filing an appeal since that would cost the taxpayers money.

In 15 seasons as Chambersburg’s coach, Shreffler posted a 241-150 record while guiding the Trojans to 13 postseason appearances. Just weeks before his dismissal, Shreffler piloted Chambersburg to the 2012 District 3-AAAA title.

Assuming Shreffler is reinstated as head coach, that means Beau Gantz’s two-year run as Chambersburg skipper has come to a close. During his two seasons in charge, Gantz led the Trojans to an 18-30 mark and one postseason appearance.

Chambersburg was just 3-19 during the 2013-14 season, finishing last in the Mid-Penn Commonwealth Division standings.